Scintillating Stephen Sondheim Revue Opens Soon
September 29, 2013 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
By Falls Church Times Staff
September 29, 2013
Fresh off a sold out cabaret, Voices of Vantage last month, Dani Stoller returns to Creative Cauldron in Marry Me a Little when it begins its run on October 4 at ArtSpace Falls Church. Performances are weekends through October 27: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm and 7 pm.
Dani Stoller & Lou Steele in “Marry Me a Little” at Creative Cauldron at ArtSpace Falls Church.
Dani Stoller has charmed audiences in the past with her performances at Creative Cauldron in Helen Hayes Recommended Nevermore, Peter Pan and Wendy, and her one-woman show That Girl. She has also captivated audiences at 1st Stage, Wooly Mammoth, and the Kennedy Center.
In Creative Cauldron’s season opening production, Dani is joined by Washington, DC newcomer Lou Steele. Lou Steele, an accomplished actor, was seen most recently in the Capitol Fringe Festival playing Daniel in Love, NY. He’s also starred in regional productions of Legally Blonde, Sweeny Todd, and Hairspray and is the co-founder of the QuackenSteele Theatre Company in Alexandria and a member of Actors Equity.
Matt Conner directs Marry Me a Little, a charming and bittersweet revue of Stephen Sondheim trunk songs culled from some his most famous Broadway musicals. With musical accompaniment by Amy Conley, the talented cast will bring this unique collection of Stephen Sondheim’s songs to life in Creative Cauldron’s intimate, 90-seat black box theater.
Creative Cauldron is located at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue. Tickets are $25 Adult and $22 Seniors/Students and can be purchased online at www.creativecauldron.org
SUNDAY, 9/15: Composting for Beginners
September 8, 2013 by Laura Kate Bender · Leave a Comment
On Sunday, September 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, the City’s Environmental Services department will host a compost workshop. Learn to make rich organic compost from yard trimmings and leaves. Topics include a composting demonstration, making compost tea, proper food waste composting, and vermicomposting (composting with worms). Participants will take home a free portable yard waste compost bin. Cherry Hill Park Picnic Shelter, 312 Park Ave. (Event will take place rain or shine.) To reserve your spot, contact Master Gardener Sandy Tarpinian at [email protected] or 703-536-7186.
SATURDAY, 8/3: Axe-Throwing Contest
July 18, 2013 by Laura Kate Bender · 1 Comment
Hand-eye coordination with good technique is what you’ll need to be the winner at the American Legion’s Third Annual Lizzie Borden Axe-Throwing contest. The event will be hosted by Legion Post 130 at 400 N. Oak Street in Falls Church from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Whether you fancy yourself a frontier explorer or you like a little competition, this event is your chance to hone your hatchet-throwing skills. “Last year it was about 90 degrees but a lot of people came out and had a good time,” said Mike Strickler, the Second Vice-Commander.
Veterans understand the importance of safety and Legion organizers will provide instruction and practice on proper throwing technique and, of course, safety, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 1 p.m. the competition starts whereby participants compete for points. The participant with the most points will be awarded the coveted Silver Hatchet, recognizing his or her skill in axe-throwing.
The Legion wants to take this opportunity to show its support for America’s veterans. Post 130 will sell official Post 130 Lizzie Borden Axe-Throwing Contest T-shirts, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Veterans will also be able to sign up on the spot for membership to the American Legion with a discounted price of $20 for a one-year membership, discounted from the regular fee of $30 when the veteran presents a copy of his or her DD-214 or current military identification.
The cost of competition is $10 and free for spectators. The Legion will offer food and beverage for sale at the event. Rules and other information are posted on the Legion’s website, http://post130.org. The competition is open to individuals 16 years of age and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Contact information:
Bob Simpson, Post Commander
American Legion Virginia Post 130
400 N. Oak Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
Telephone: (703) 533-1945
Website: http://post130.org
E-mail: [email protected].
Winning art from Plein Air Festival – “Park Avenue”, “Spring on Cherry St”, “W&OD Trail”, and “West End”
June 30, 2013 by bcram · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
June 30, 2013
Plein Air painting is considered one of the most difficult painting challenges. The elements, changing light, and expansive views are challenging and the rainy weather limited many to fewer paintings.
Please note that the photos cannot due justice to the works as the vibrancy and true colors, size, and energy of brushwork in the paintings are not accurately reflected in the photos below, but are instead presented to give an idea of the variety of media, styles and subjects that were part of this this year’s Festival, which has filled the Falls Church Arts permanent Gallery at ArtSpace Falls Church.
See the five winners below, then come to the Gallery today located at ArtSpace Falls Church, 410 S. Maple Avenue (look for the purple awning and FCA Sandwich Sign) from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Sunday Hours.
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